Visit the WaMu Waterfront Village and experience for yourself why it has been recognized for having the best children's entertainment in the world (as awarded in 2007 by the International Festival and Events Association). This year's featured attraction is the time defying kids' favorite Dinosaur Jurassic Journey exhibit.
The village also features the Pacific Northwest's largest carnival, five stages packed with family entertainment, the BI-MART Kids Zone, WaMu Big Top Stage, zany strolling minstrels, two of the tallest thrill rides in the Western United States, three food courts, marching school bands and festive cultural music.
The Rose Festival's WaMu Waterfront Village is where Portland celebrates its favorite family traditions, awesome new activities and diverse cultural influences. Located along the scenic Willamette River in Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park, the WaMu Waterfront Village offers a park-load of whimsical and magnificent kid's adventures. Quite simply, the WaMu Waterfront Village is a great place for parents to bring their families. Come see why our village was honored from among IFEA's 2000 plus member festivals.
Hallmark's Daddy of All Dance-Offs
Put Dad's dancing skills to the test for the opportunity to win $1,000 and a trip to participate in the national Dance-Off event.
Auditions: May 31, 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Family Fun Stage and June 1, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the WaMu Big Top Stage.
Festival Finals event: June 1, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the WaMu Big Top Stage.
(Must be a Dad 21 or older to compete.)
FEATURED ATTRACTIONS
Dinosaur Jurassic Journey
Kids, travel through time to an era when Tyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus and Tricerotops ruled the Earth. Explore this pre-historic adventure where you'll see 20 life-like dinosaur replicas and life-sized dinosaur bones. Journey along a rainforest pathway filled with mysterious sights and sounds as you experience these dino-mite creatures up close. This exciting exhibit is here this year only and is free with WaMu Waterfront Village admission.
Funtastic Traveling Shows
Locally owned, Funtastic is one of the nation's finest carnivals, presenting a full array of good, clean family fun including gentle Kiddie Land rides, tried and true family favorites, and over-the-top twisters for more adventurous thrill seekers.
Tall Sailing Ships
Welcome aboard mateys to the Lady Washington (made famous by its appearances in the original "Pirates of the Caribbean" and other movies) and her sister ship, Hawaiian Chieftain. See them during their 7-day Rose Festival visit, May 29 – June 4.
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